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Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
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There are now almost 2.2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in 185 countries and at least 147,000 people have died. Coronavirus has been spreading rapidly around the world, with more than 2.2 million cases now confirmed in 185 countries. At least 147,000 people have died.
The United States has more than three times as many confirmed cases as any other country. The United States has seen more than three times as many confirmed cases as any other country.
This series of maps and charts tracks the spread of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year. This series of maps and charts tracks the global outbreak of the virus since it emerged in China in December last year.
How many deaths have there been? Cases and deaths are still climbing
The virus is spreading rapidly in many countries and the death toll is still climbing. The virus, which causes the respiratory infection Covid-19, continues to spread in many countries and the death toll is still on the rise.
The US has by far the largest number of cases with some 672,000 confirmed infections, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. This is more than eight times the number reported by China. While more than 2.2 million people are known to have been infected worldwide, the true figure is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.
The US also has the world's highest death toll with more than 33,000 fatalities including more than 11,000 in New York City alone. The US has by far the largest number of cases, with more than 700,000 confirmed infections, according to figures collated by Johns Hopkins University. This is more than eight times the number reported by China.
Italy - the worst hit European country - has recorded more than 22,000 deaths while the UK, Spain and France have each suffered more than 14,000. The US also has the world's highest death toll with more than 37,000 fatalities including more than 13,000 in New York City alone.
Spain and Italy - the worst hit European countries - have recorded more than 20,000 deaths, while France and the UK have suffered more than 18,000 and 14,000 respectively.
In Latin America, Ecuador's official coronavirus death toll is 403. But the government says 6,700 people died in Guayas province alone in the first two weeks of April, far more than the usual 1,000 deaths there in the same period. Guayas is home to Guayaquil - the nation's largest city.
And in Japan, where the number of confirmed cases has hit 10,000, health workers have warned that hospitals risk being overwhelmed, amid reports that some are turning sick patients away.
China's official death toll from the outbreak is just over 4,600 from some 83,700 confirmed cases. Numbers for deaths jumped on Friday after what officials called "a statistical review". Critics of the Chinese government have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted.China's official death toll from the outbreak is just over 4,600 from some 83,700 confirmed cases. Numbers for deaths jumped on Friday after what officials called "a statistical review". Critics of the Chinese government have questioned whether the country's official numbers can be trusted.
China has now lifted many of the stringent measures it took to bring the disease under control. Last week, authorities eased travel restrictions in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began in late 2019.
The outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.The outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March. This is when an infectious disease is passing easily from person to person in many parts of the world at the same time.
The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million. It then took two weeks to top two million.The WHO said it took more than three months to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, but it took less than a week for the number to double from 500,000 to a million. It then took two weeks to top two million.
The true figure for the number of people with coronavirus is thought to be much higher as many of those with milder symptoms have not been tested and counted.
China has now lifted many of the stringent measures it took to bring the disease under control. Last week, authorities eased travel restrictions in Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began in late 2019.
In Latin America, Ecuador's official coronavirus death toll is 403. But the government says 6,700 people died in Guayas province alone in the first two weeks of April, far more than the usual 1,000 deaths there in the same period. Guayas is home to Guayaquil - the nation's largest city.
Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.Governments across the world have halted flights, locked down towns and cities and urged people to stay at home.
Europe still struggling - but signs of hope? More than 4.5 billion people - half the world's population - are estimated to be now living under social distancing measures to slow the pandemic, according to the AFP news agency.
The global economy faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund has said.
Europe is battling to slow infection rates
European countries have seen slowing infection, raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.European countries have seen slowing infection, raising hopes that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of the virus.
But on Thursday, the WHO's European regional director Hans Kluge said that, with close to a million cases, Europe remained "in the eye of the storm" of the coronavirus pandemic.But on Thursday, the WHO's European regional director Hans Kluge said that, with close to a million cases, Europe remained "in the eye of the storm" of the coronavirus pandemic.
Italy has the highest toll outside the US, with more than 22,000 deaths so far, although recent data shows the infection rate is slowing. Italy has the highest death toll outside the US, with more than 22,000 deaths so far, although recent data shows the infection rate is slowing.
The country has been in lockdown since 9 March, though some quarantine measures are now starting to be relaxed.The country has been in lockdown since 9 March, though some quarantine measures are now starting to be relaxed.
Spain - which has more than 19,000 deaths - has also started to ease lockdown measures amid signs that the rate of new infections had been falling. Spain - which has more than 20,000 deaths - has also started to ease lockdown measures amid signs that the rate of new infections had been falling.
In the UK, there have been more than 108,000 confirmed cases and more than 14,500 deaths.In the UK, there have been more than 108,000 confirmed cases and more than 14,500 deaths.
Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed but on Thursday the government said that lockdown restrictions would not be lifted for at least another three weeks.Like Spain, deaths in the UK grew rapidly at first, doubling faster than every two days. That rate of increase has now slowed but on Thursday the government said that lockdown restrictions would not be lifted for at least another three weeks.
Germany's health minister Jens Spahn says the country's month-long lockdown has brought its coronavirus outbreak under control - although the number of fatalities and the number of infected health care workers is still rising. Germany's health minister Jens Spahn says the country's month-long lockdown has brought its coronavirus outbreak under control - although the number of fatalities is still rising.
The country will start easing its lockdown from 20 April, with smaller shops allowed to re-open and schools to follow gradually from 4 May. The German has government warned that its economy - Europe's largest - could contract by almost 10% as a result of the crisis.The country will start easing its lockdown from 20 April, with smaller shops allowed to re-open and schools to follow gradually from 4 May. The German has government warned that its economy - Europe's largest - could contract by almost 10% as a result of the crisis.
The global economy faces the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund has said.
New York is epicentre of US outbreakNew York is epicentre of US outbreak
With more than 672,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. The number of deaths now stands at more than 33,000, and the rate is doubling about every three days at present. With more than 700,000 cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world. The number of deaths now stands at more than 37,000, and the rate is doubling about every three days at present.
The state of New York has more cases than anywhere else in the world, and there have been more than 11,000 deaths in New York City alone. The state of New York has more confirmed cases than anywhere else in the world, and there have been more than 13,000 deaths in New York City alone.
Despite these grim statistics, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says cases are starting to level off as the effect of social-distancing measures begins to be seen.Despite these grim statistics, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says cases are starting to level off as the effect of social-distancing measures begins to be seen.
Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.Nearly all Americans are now living under some form of lockdown as states increase efforts to curb the outbreak.
Federal coronavirus guidelines, which include social distancing, will be in place across the country until at least 30 April.Federal coronavirus guidelines, which include social distancing, will be in place across the country until at least 30 April.
The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people making a new claim for unemployment benefits surging to a record high.The outbreak is having a major economic impact, with figures showing the number of people making a new claim for unemployment benefits surging to a record high.
On Thursday, the US government said that it had received 20 million claims for unemployment benefits over the preceding four weeks.On Thursday, the US government said that it had received 20 million claims for unemployment benefits over the preceding four weeks.
Which countries are on lockdown? Much of the planet is on lockdown
Strict lockdowns were imposed around the world as the outbreak took hold, from Argentina to New Zealand to Saudi Arabia and South Africa, cities were shut down, restricting how often people could leave their homes and for what reason. India told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home. Strict lockdowns were imposed around the world as the outbreak took hold. Confinement measures are now thought to be affecting more than half the global population.
From Argentina to New Zealand and from Saudi Arabia to South Africa, cities were shut down, restricting how often people could leave their homes and for what reason. India told the country's 1.3 billion residents to stay at home.
In Paris, authorities banned exercise during the day to reduce the number of people out on the streets.In Paris, authorities banned exercise during the day to reduce the number of people out on the streets.
Singapore, which was initially praised for containing the virus, has also now imposed a "semi-lockdown" as it faces a surge of infections linked to industrial worksites and tightly packed worker dormitories. Singapore, where authorities were initially praised for containing the virus, has also now imposed a "semi-lockdown" as it faces a surge of infections linked to industrial worksites and tightly-packed worker dormitories.
Data on planned journeys in major cities, from the travel app Citymapper, shows how people in places like London, Madrid, Istanbul and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago.Data on planned journeys in major cities, from the travel app Citymapper, shows how people in places like London, Madrid, Istanbul and New York are now moving around far less than they were a few weeks ago.
The data shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks now, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period. The data shows that while Milan in northern Italy has been locked down for several weeks, many other cities have been restricting movement for a much shorter period.
While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases - a sign of the country's decision to focus on testing and contact tracing rather than imposing a lockdown. While movement is also down in the South Korean capital Seoul, the city hasn't ground to a halt like European capitals, despite facing huge numbers of coronavirus cases. This is perhaps an indication of the country's decision to focus on testing and contact tracing, rather than imposing a lockdown.
In Sweden, the government has so far avoided strict measures, issuing guidelines rather than rules. And Stockholm's chart shows people are taking the advice - with passenger numbers on subway and commuter trains far below normal levels.In Sweden, the government has so far avoided strict measures, issuing guidelines rather than rules. And Stockholm's chart shows people are taking the advice - with passenger numbers on subway and commuter trains far below normal levels.